Potassium Myristate

AKA: Potassium tetradecanoate, Nonsoul MK 1, Myristic acid, Potassium salt, Potassium n-tetradecanoate, Caswell No. 696A, Tetradecanoic acid, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079022
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid, a saturated fatty acid typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized through esterification of myristic acid with potassium hydroxide to form a potassium salt.
Potassium myristate
Formula
C14H27KO2
Mol. Weight
266.46
CAS #
13429-27-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR